Bill Buckner success or fail??

[rosstheboss]

Sent to Buckner's house on Oct 29 and received on Nov 4. Sent card, LOR, and SASE. Card received unsigned with post it saying that he signs for $10. He wrote the note so does that count as an autograph??

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[admin]

Hi rosstheboss

Thank you for your feedback

At which address did you send your autograph request please?

Fanmail

[MJS73]

If your goal was to get Buckner's autograph on the card then it is a failure.

[rosstheboss]

I sort of agree....I mean I wrote a really nice letter to him and he put more effort into writing the note than signing a card.

[rosstheboss]

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[mwmiller]

It's totally up to you. If you're happy with a sample of his writing, you got it. His actual autograph is a bit better than how he signed the not, plus you were hoping it get it on a card. Totally your call.

[Blackhawks026]

If you're just looking for his signature, then it was a bad success. But since you wanted it on the card, it's a failure. Personally, if I sent an item and had them handwrite me a note back saying I need to send money, I wouldn't bother sending them the $$ for the autograph. Personally, I think that's selfish and just dumb seeing as you provided an SASE and card and a nice letter.

But if you REALLY want the autograph, just write him a short letter saying "please sign this" and the $10. No need to waste time by writing him another nice letter that he obviously doesnt even care about.

[mwmiller]

It is no secret that Buckner has been charging $10 per autograph for several years. I know you are disappointed, but I would suggest doing a bit of research before sending to athletes to see if they charge and if so, how much. If you don't belong to a website that provides this information, several of us here will help you find the answer. Good luck with your future requests.

[rosstheboss]

Ok thanks!! Out of all athletes, don't you think Buckner would be nice and try to get a fan population? I was just thinking as a joke to send monopoly money, but I wont do that!
Thanks guys

[chadallen985]

Buckner is a good signer, and for $10. bucks thats not bad at all. Some players on here charge 40-60 bucks. Sadly for Red Sox fans, Bill is a big part of history. Paying 10 bucks for a signed card is well worth it. But its up to you.